There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Marina del Rey by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, line 3 bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
- Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Lincoln Nb & Maxella Fsbus 3
2h 30m$20–26Line 53 bus, bus, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Meadebus 33
4h 14m$7–12Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Shellbus 33
2h 45m$10–14Drive 51.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Marina del Reycar 51.7 mi
58 min$9–13Train, tram
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 33m$24–30
Irvine to Marina del Rey by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Marina del Rey is to line 53 bus and bus and line 33 bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Marina del Rey is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Marina del Rey. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Venice / Meade via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Marina del Rey station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Irvine and Marina del Rey is 52 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Marina del Rey without a car is to train and tram and line 3 bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $20 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Irvine to Marina del Rey, including transfers.
Irvine to Marina del Rey bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Marina del Rey train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Marina del Rey bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Marina del Rey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Venice / Meade via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Lincoln Nb & Maxella Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- http://www.bigbluebus.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-And-Schedules/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Meade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Irvine to Marina del Rey train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Marina del Rey is 52 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Irvine to Marina del Rey.
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